Human Resources Associate - Talent Acquisition Specialist-Bilingual

The Halter Group•Vincennes, IN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Halter Group is seeking a versatile HR Associate with a strong talent acquisition focus to support its growing workforce across a multi-state region. This hybrid role combines full-cycle recruiting with core HR and onboarding responsibilities, emphasizing sourcing and hiring for specialty and niche skilled trades positions, including Utility Vegetation Management (UVM) field crews, diesel technicians, and fleet management and maintenance roles. The associate partners closely with hiring managers and HR leadership to understand staffing needs, build candidate pipelines, and deliver a consistent, professional experience for candidates and internal teams. The role involves working independently in a fast-paced, remote environment and traveling into the field to connect with talent across the region.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience in recruiting, talent acquisition, or HR, with demonstrated success sourcing specialty or niche skilled trades positions, ideally in UVM, diesel/heavy equipment, or fleet management and maintenance.
Hands-on experience with full-cycle recruiting and applicant tracking systems.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills with candidates, hiring managers, and community partners.
Excellent organization and ability to independently manage multiple open requisitions in a remote or hybrid setting.
Willingness to travel regionally approximately 30%, including occasional overnight stays.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
Experience recruiting in utility vegetation management, arboriculture, line clearance, fleet management and maintenance, construction, or similar field-based industrial environments.
Familiarity with apprenticeship programs, trade schools, or workforce development partnerships.
HR certification such as SHRM-CP, PHR, or similar.
Understanding of DOT compliance with recruiting and placement requirements for DOT positions.
Desire to grow within the Human Resources field.

Responsibilities

Manage the full recruiting lifecycle, including sourcing, screening, interviewing, selection, offers, and pre-employment requirements.
Partner with hiring managers to understand workforce needs, shape recruiting strategies, and provide regular updates throughout hiring processes.
Design and execute proactive sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill skilled trades roles, including UVM field staff, diesel mechanics, and fleet management and maintenance positions.
Build and maintain active talent pipelines for current and future hiring needs across multiple locations.
Review applications, conduct phone screens and interviews, and provide hiring managers with candidate summaries and recommendations.
Create and manage internal and external job postings and requisitions in the applicant tracking system.
Represent The Halter Group at career fairs, technical schools, site visits, and community hiring events throughout the region.
Coordinate offers, candidate communications, background checks, drug screens, and other pre-employment steps.
Deliver remote and in-person onboarding and ensure new-hire documentation is complete and accurate.
Partner with hiring managers and HR to develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date job descriptions.
Utilize HRIS recruiting and ATS systems.
Support employee inquiries, HR initiatives, and administrative projects as needed.
Maintain accurate and current candidate and requisition data in the ATS to support reliable reporting.
Track recruiting metrics, including time-to-fill, source effectiveness, candidate quality, and new-hire retention, and recommend improvements.
Identify opportunities to streamline recruiting and onboarding processes and help lead talent acquisition projects from planning through execution.
Provide hiring-practice guidance and support training for hiring managers and leaders.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and company hiring policies.